Pocillopora molokensis [Pocillopora molokensis]
Description
This coral is usually seen as a branching colony with compact growth, where the tips and branchlets create a fine, detailed silhouette. Divers often find it in reef zones where currents bring food and help keep the coral clean. Up close, the colony’s tight structure can look almost sculpted, with tiny spaces that shelter small organisms.
Where To See Pocillopora molokensis
No sighting locations recorded yet.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Cnidarians
Cnidaria
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Hexacorallians
Hexacorallia
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| Order |
Hard Corals
Scleractinia
|
| Family |
Pocillopora & Cauliflower Corals
Pocilloporidae
|
| Genus |
Birdsnest Coral
Pocillopora
|
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